In its 2012 results, HealthGrades® has recognized the quality of stroke care at Lourdes by once again bestowing upon the program the Stroke Care Excellence Award™.
Lourdes has an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, comprised of physicians, nurses, occupational, physical and speech therapists, social workers, psychologists, and dietitians who provide patients with comprehensive treatment options. At Lourdes, stroke patients are centralized on one floor of the medical center, offering enhanced communication and a concentrated flow of services tailored to meet their needs. In addition, nurses on the stroke unit are specially trained to follow the latest stroke protocols advanced by nationally recognized healthcare organizations.
Over the years, great strides have been made in the treatment of stroke, and what were once lasting effects can often be combated when timely treatment is sought. That is why the Lourdes Stroke Center is here to deliver innovative, state-of-the-art care to patients with symptoms of stroke.
The Lourdes Stroke Center treats many forms of neurologic disorders, including:
- Acute stroke;
- Carotid stenosis;
- Cerebral vasculitis;
- Intracerebral hemorrhage.
Specially-trained staff are on call 24-hours a day and are available to address anyone who is suffering from or suspects a stroke. Lourdes’ integrated approach to evaluating and treating stroke, investigating new treatments for stroke, and preventing additional strokes allows patients to receive the most advanced methodologies for treatment of their conditions.
Always remember, if you think you or a loved one are having a stroke, call 911 immediately. For more information about stroke, call the Lourdes Stroke Center at 856-668-8430.
